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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Past Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

    The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Past Is History

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

    Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Hope Is In The Lord

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2023
     | 1,791 views

    We trust that God, who has been faithful in our past, will remain faithful in our present and our future. Why? Because we have three assurances.

    I God Sustains Us at All Times (Psalm 71:17-18) 1 God Remained with Us in Our Youth (71:17) ‘O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds’ (v. 17). 2 God Remains with Us in Our Age (71:18) ‘So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Want Greatness? Don't Let Past Mistakes Define You

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 29, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,468 views

    Using an example of Moses we can never allow our past mistakes to be our limitation.

    Want Greatness? Don’t Let Your Past mistakes Define You Deut, 34 : 1 _ 12 One of my favorite movies is the Pursuit of Happyness staring Wills Smith. It is a movie portrayal of the story of Chris Gardener. Raised in the United States foster care system because his mother was in jail, he struggled as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shadows Of The Past

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,171 views

    We have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. And yet we have forgotten that proven philosophy.

    So many times, we have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. All of that is as true as the Holy Scriptures themselves. And yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Our Love Too God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 23, 2020
     | 2,944 views

    Love To God

    Love To God Romans 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 1. Threefold Commandment. Deuteronomy 6: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,404 views

    We must forget the things that beset us and reach with newness for the future.

    Php 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Another year soon in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

    May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moving Past Your Past

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,631 views

    To move past your past, seek the presence of Jesus in the present.

    Moving Past Your Past Easter 2024 Mark 16:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2024 How many of you have received “the look” from a parent? I remember getting a lot of them growing up, especially when I was messing around in church, or tormenting my four sisters. While my dad could give “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring God. Shaking The Dust Off Our Feet.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Feb 7, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Shaking the dust off our feet and moving on in faith. Putting our past behind us and moving forward.

    Honoring God. Shaking the dust off our feet. Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Past Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2023
     | 2,948 views

    Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past is key to navigating difficult seasons. Seeing God’s faithfulness in the past, in our lives, and in the lives of others encourages us that we can trust him in the present and the future.

    INTRODUCTION • How many of us here today believe God is in control? • Can I get an amen? • It is easy to trust that God is in control when things are going well, firing on all cylinders and going the way we wanted and planned. • Praise the Lord when the stars align, and that happens. • What about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuing The Prize

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,142 views

    Christ allows us to forget our past.

    PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back And Forth

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 27, 2013
     | 3,917 views

    Jesus is the Savior of our past , present and future!

    Quotes: “When boiled down to its essence, unforgiveness is hatred.” - John R. Rice “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” - Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” - Martin Luther King ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Telling Haggar Goodbye

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017
     | 4,316 views

    Parting ways with the things that pertain to our past.

    “Goodbye, Haggar” Genesis 16: 1-6 Philippians 3:13-15 Genesis 21: 9-14 Galations 4: 22-31 Goodbye to a woman and a son that I love? In the text Father Abraham is dealing with trouble in the home, trouble in the camp, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Living Word Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    Our Past, Our Priest & His Promise

    Illus: Years ago I served on a Foreign Missions board in Haiti where a local lawyer donated acres of land in the city of Aux Cayes near Port-Au-Prince. We made plans to build a prayer center, a vocational training center and a volunteer medical center. When we visited the area and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist